Describes a study that examined the effectiveness of a tobacco and alcohol prevention program delivered to sixth and seventh grade students by minimally trained classroom teachers. Results indicated that the program reduced the onset and prevalence of tobacco use but not alcohol use. (JOW)

The author urges human resource professionals to think and act strategically to market themselves more effectively. The following elements of such a strategy are discussed: operating philosophy, stakeholders' expectations, departmental capability, program profiling, the grand strategy, critical success factors, impact elements, strategic…

An evaluation of three staffing patterns (county/State, multicounty/State, and county/multicounty/State) used in extension programs is presented based on clientele perceptions of its effectiveness. The results of the study indicate that staffing patterns were not crucial to the clientele as long as their needs were met. (EC)

This paper reports findings from the Evaluation of Teen Courts Project, which studied teen courts in Alaska, Arizona, Maryland, and Missouri. Researchers measured pre-court attitudes and post-court (6-month) recidivism among more than 500 juveniles referred to teen court for nonviolent offenses. The study compared recidivism outcomes for teen…

This report presents results from an internal evaluation conducted between September 1981 and August 1982 of abstracts published by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. A brief introduction describes the study methodology and reviews limitations, indicating that 526 evaluations of 349 abstracts were conducted by personnel at…

Studies designed to assess the efficacy of interventions with organically impaired infants in terms of how well the experimental designs used controlled for threats to interval validity were analyzed. The use of methodologically more rigorous designs in evaluation studies is recommended to prevent or ameliorate the adverse effects of…

Discusses the nature of simulations in business education (how it differs from games and practice sets, purposes and disadvantages, and types of simulation) and the effectiveness of simulation in business education (evaluation, formal research). (CT)

Research findings reveal that successful arts programs offer a wide variety of arts; incorporate the broadest possible range of stimuli, materials, tools, and processes; and focus on historical, ethnic, and formal elements. (Author/MLF)

In-school suspension programs can be viable, beneficial tools if they give equal attention to rehabilitation and to order and control. If considered as merely administrative conveniences and strictly disciplinary innovations, they will probably provide no educational benefits. (Author/IRT)

Evaluation of the MICA project (management of instruction with computer assistance) revealed that the supporting software system was efficient and cost-effective, the instruction was adequate, there was no difference in student achievement, and few changes were necessary in order to implement the program. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the application of objective evaluation criteria to training programs. Suggests evaluating a presentation by asking: What is the speaker's goal? Does the delivery achieve it? What information is superfluous? What information undermines the goal? and What tactics are being used to engage listeners? (JOW)

Work-based learning is an integral part of the educational system in some states and in others, communities and school systems are struggling to fit school-to-work principles into the educational process. Bottom-line commitment of employers and school districts is essential. (JOW)

Bullying is a serious problem in schools, and school authorities need effective solutions to resolve this problem. There is a growing interest in the whole-school approach to bullying. Whole-school programs have multiple components that operate simultaneously at different levels in the school community. This article synthesizes the existing…

Research has provided important lessons about developing and delivering high quality professional development to educators. Features identified as indicative of high quality professional learning experiences are the organization of the activity and its duration, the extent to which there is collective participation of teachers within an education…